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Shirlee McBride Obituary
Mrs. McBride was born in Sheffield, Iowa, a daughter of the late Julius and Elizabeth Tabat. She was married to Loren McBride on September 3, 1961 and to this union were born a son, Michael Patrick, and a daughter, Nancy Jean.
Shirlee was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church and throughout the years held several offices, served as a Sunday School teacher and church librarian. She was a Cub Scout den mother and a Campfire leader.
Shirlee was an avid gardener, reader, needle worker and crafter, and was highly artistic.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Garden City, WELCA, Lydia quilting circle, Coastal Carolina Decorative Painters, and The Stamping and More Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Arlene.
Shirlee is survived by her husband, Loren, of the home; son, Michael (Levenia) of Lewis Center, Ohio; daughter, Nancy Jean McBride; and granddaughter, Kathleen Sillen of Rahway, N.J.; brother, Lyle (Bea) Tabat of Bloomington, Minn.; and sister, Karen (Charles) Patterson of Sierra Vista, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, with visitation at the church from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., prior to the service.
Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorial gifts may be made to Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1750, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or to The American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Pat & Todd Dohner
September 22, 2007
Dear Loren and Family:
We were so saddened to hear the news about Shirlee. She fought a long and hard fight. When God takes a loved one away from us, he leaves the best part in our hearts. She will always be remembered. May He hold you all in the palm of His hands each and every day. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
LINDA( CVS ) BOSWELL
September 21, 2007
OR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING, LET US KNOW. GOD MUST BE SMILING ON SHIRLEY RIGHT NOW , TELLING HER , WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVENT. WE LOVED HER DEARLY, SHE WAS THE SWEETEST PERSON, AND ALWAYS HAD THAT LOVING SMILE, WE WILL MISS YOU, SHIRLEY.
Lyle and Bea Tabat
September 21, 2007
I love you, my sister and I'll see you soon in heaven. Iam sure Mom and Dad are there right now to welcome you and to help you with the way. Love You
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